Uber Launches Medicine Delivery Service in South Africa

Uber launches medicines delivery service in South Africa

Uber launches medicines delivery service in South Africa

Uber Eats’ South African unit on Thursday expanded delivery offerings, launching an app-based over-the-counter medicines service as it seeks to claw market share in the fast-growing online shopping sector in Africa’s most industrialized economy.

Uber Eats, a unit of U.S. ride-hailing service Uber Technologies already has a lion’s share of South Africa’s $600 million food dispatching market.

The equally lucrative medicines delivery market is controlled by pharmacy chains Clicks and Dis-Chem, which offered delivery services long before Covid-19 spurred a shift to online shopping.

Analysts say such “first movers” including Naspers-owned Takealot, have a natural advantage over newcomers, especially with users increasingly seeking to use fewer smartphone applications to do more things.

But Uber Eats is banking on a “marketplace” strategy–combining ride-hailing and grocery deliveries and other services on a single mobile phone app that already has over 2 million users in the country, it said in a statement.

Its latest foray in the delivery sector is in partnership with local health group Medicare, which operates more than 50 clinics and pharmacies around the country, and will allow its app users to purchase over-the-counter medication.

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“The nationwide lockdown and restriction in movement created an immediate need to accelerate our business in increasing the accessibility to daily essentials,” general manager of the Uber Eats South Africa Shane Austin told Reuters.

“Which is part of the reason our focus has been towards on-boarding various other merchants onto the app, aside from just restaurants.”

In its latest Digital Market Outlook, information portal Statista predicted South Africa’s e-commerce market would see annual compound growth of 11% up to 2024, with the number of online shoppers growing to nearly 37 million from around 25 million currently.

What are your thoughts on having your medications delivered? Would you make the switch if this service is offered in your area? Leave your comments below!

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Let’s Break Down The Safest Ways To Vote In The 2020 Election

Make your safe voting plan, and stick to it.

Let's Break Down The Safest Ways To Vote In The 2020 Election

Election Day is Here

Americans everywhere are off to the ballots to vote in one of the biggest elections of our lives. The stakes of this year’s election couldn’t be higher, and it’s more important than ever for all eligible voters to make their voices heard this year. We find ourselves amid a global pandemic as we wake up to Election Day 2020, offering its own unique challenges to an already contentious race. The health and safety of voters, poll workers, and volunteers are of the upmost importance as we navigate social distancing during the constraints of polling times. Many might be wondering, “is it even safe to vote this year?” The short answer is yes. There are still ways to vote safely in the pandemic. Let’s break down the three primary methods of voting this year and how safe they are during the age of COVID-19.

Voting by Mail

Voting by mail, also called absentee voting, is going to be the safest choice. Mail-in voting is the act of filling out your ballot at home, and then mailing it to your local elections office to be counted. You can also drop the ballot off at a drop-off location, as many Americans had to do, with the deadline quickly approaching and fears rising of ballots not arriving and, therefore, not being counted in time. The process for voting by mail varies by state- some states are automatically sending mail-in ballots to every registered voter this year, while other states will only send one if you specifically requested it. Mail-in ballots are the safest way to vote in the COVID-19 era. There are no lines, no crowds, no human interaction required and, as a bonus, you can do it from the comfort of your couch!

Early Voting

The second safest way to vote in the 2020 Election is to participate in Early Voting. Many states allow its voters to vote early in-person before Election Day. Early Voting comes with so many benefits: it’s often faster and more convenient than voting on Election Day. And, because you’ll beat those November 3rd crowds, it’s a safer bet in the age of COVID-19.

Voting on Election Day at the Polls

Finally, there’s the option to show up to the polls on Election Day to vote. Voting this way will require extra caution given the pandemic, but if mail-in voting and early voting aren’t options for you, there are concrete steps you can take to make your visit to the polls as safe as possible.

Wear a mask and practice social distancing at all times. Carry hand sanitizer. Pay close attention to posted signs and any instructions you’re given from poll workers. They’re there to keep the lines moving and to make sure everyone stays safe. Try to go during times you think the polls will be less crowded- for example, midday might be less busy than right after 5 p.m. when everyone gets out of work.

Ready, set, vote!

Ultimately, whether you vote by mail, vote early in-person, or vote on Election Day at the polls, have your voice be heard, and do so safely. Take every precaution you can to protect yourself and your community in the process. Together, we can make sure that everyone gets to participate in their democracy safely this year. Make your safe voting plan, and stick to it.

How did you vote this year? Did you feel that voting safety precautions were thorough?

 

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Is my senior moment the start of dementia?

Is my senior moment the start of dementia?

Is my senior moment the start of dementia?

The number of cases of dementia in the US is rising as baby boomers age, raising questions for boomers themselves and also for their families, caregivers and society. Dementia, which is not technically a disease but a term for impaired ability to think, remember or make decisions, is one of the most feared impairments of old age.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists problems in these areas as possible signs of dementia:
  • Memory
  • Attention
  • Communication
  • Reasoning, judgment and problem solving
  • Visual perception beyond typical age-related changes in vision

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This is the healthiest community in the US. Here’s why

This is the healthiest community in the US. Here’s why

This is the healthiest community in the US. Here's why

With its vast mountain ranges, diverse wildlife and clean air, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, is the healthiest community of 2020, the U.S. News Healthiest Communities rankings report has decided. Here’s why.

“A healthy environment is part of what definitely contributes to (Los Alamos County) being a healthy community,” said Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott, who wasn’t involved in the report. “People have the opportunity and the interest in getting out, taking advantage of our mountains, trails, biking, horse-riding (and) golfing.”

Douglas County, Colorado, is the runner-up, followed by Falls Church, Virginia, Broomfield County, Colorado, and Routt County, Colorado.
Columbia County, New York, ranked last in the top 500 healthiest communities.
“The Healthiest Communities rankings are a snapshot of how healthy a community is at a period in time,” said Deidre McPhillips, senior data editor at U.S. News & World Report. “This year, it was incredibly important to factor coronavirus into that analysis.”
Though data used to determine the rankings were obtained before the pandemic, new tools used in this year’s report provided Covid-19 data on communities and highlighted the disproportionate impact of the virus on Black and Hispanic communities.
The Healthiest Communities rankings and analysis are based on evaluations of nearly 3,000 communities nationwide for 84 health and health-related measurements in 10 categories, including community vitality, equity, economy, education, environment, food and nutrition, population health, housing, infrastructure and public safety.

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